Newbie uh-ohs
Out for our first time in a brand new 2015 Grand Design and made a few newbie mistakes.
1. Wrong turn in campground caused me to have to drive through a section that gave me a little pucker factor
2. Once we found our spot...we got it in what we thought was a good position, leveled it, unhooked the truck and then discovered that it was not close enough to hook it to the electrical outlet. Redo
3. When unhooking the second time...forgot to put the tailgate down and wound up scratching the top of my tailgate (plastic piece) before I realized that it was not down.
4. Once we got all leveled up (the second time) started extending slides. Got to the last one (the bunkhouse slide) and discovered that it would not go all the way out. Would start binding half way out. Called dealer service department and they walked me through discovering that one of the cabinet doors that is not visible when the slide is in had popped open while we were driving and the slide was getting caught on it. Was able to get my arm down the side of the slide to get the door closed but the damage was done...lower hinge was ripped off the cabinet face.
Luckily, the dealer is going to cover the door for us because it popped open while driving and should not have. When I discovered this, I never once thought they would fix it but they just offered to do it as a warranty item.
Camping is a lot of work...and towing a large 5th wheel thru a campground that is jammed pack is VERY stressful. I am sure (I hope) I will get more comfortable with it because my family really loves to go camping.
1. Wrong turn in campground caused me to have to drive through a section that gave me a little pucker factor
2. Once we found our spot...we got it in what we thought was a good position, leveled it, unhooked the truck and then discovered that it was not close enough to hook it to the electrical outlet. Redo
3. When unhooking the second time...forgot to put the tailgate down and wound up scratching the top of my tailgate (plastic piece) before I realized that it was not down.
4. Once we got all leveled up (the second time) started extending slides. Got to the last one (the bunkhouse slide) and discovered that it would not go all the way out. Would start binding half way out. Called dealer service department and they walked me through discovering that one of the cabinet doors that is not visible when the slide is in had popped open while we were driving and the slide was getting caught on it. Was able to get my arm down the side of the slide to get the door closed but the damage was done...lower hinge was ripped off the cabinet face.
Luckily, the dealer is going to cover the door for us because it popped open while driving and should not have. When I discovered this, I never once thought they would fix it but they just offered to do it as a warranty item.
Camping is a lot of work...and towing a large 5th wheel thru a campground that is jammed pack is VERY stressful. I am sure (I hope) I will get more comfortable with it because my family really loves to go camping.
